WordLens

fragment

1 of 2verb
/fræɡˈmɛnt/
Forms:fragments,fragmenting,fragmented,fragmented
1

to break into smaller pieces

C2
  • Glass fragments easily when dropped.
  • The ancient artifact fragmented during the excavation.
  • As the earthquake shook the ground, the building was fragmenting rapidly.
  • If not handled with care, the delicate structure will fragment.
  • By this time next year, the old bridge will be fragmenting due to natural wear.